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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
3
A measure of American manpower in France shows troop progress to 860000 by late spring and forecasts of a million by mid July as Allied lines stiffen. The U S Army ships more men across the Atlantic while German offensives stall and reinforcements reshape the front.
Major General Crowder told the Senate that three million American troops will be in service by August 1, with one million in France by July 1 as Allied war pace quickens. German prospects dim as American manpower, money, and morale rise, while sailors prepare a broad boycott of German goods led by the British and French unions, possibly extending to Americans.
The piece notes Thrift Stamp day on the 28th as a reminder not to delay purchases. It reports slow communications and partial explanations for delays. Daylight saving time extends evenings after nine thirty, enjoyed by residents. Warren hosts another strong amateur show with all participants performing well and the production praised as among the city's best in years.
A compilation of editorials and sayings from various papers includes jabs at wartime cruelty, aviation prowess, domestic bread making, Attila lore in modern warfare, military map use, lynching in America, and mob violence in Germany, reflecting public sentiment across multiple cities.
A collection of Armenian style carp recipes including Boiled Carp with ripe tomatoes and onions, Baked Carp with Sour Cream, Scalloped Carp, Left Over Fish, Boiled Fish in Potato Border, Fish Loaf, Spiced Fish with White Sauce, Fish Cocktail, Lobster in Chafing Dish, and Fish Melage. Also a brief humorous note on political contrapiness linked to a Kansas legislator.
A fragment from a cartoon column describes Everett True’s outbursts in a feature on Covevilus on the Lake. It hints at describing the natural beauty and appeal of the lakeside spot as an ideal retreat, though the passage trails off.
Villers Cotterets a 5000 population town on the Noyon Montdidier front, birthplace of elder Alexander Dumas, near La Ferte-Milon birthplace of Racine. Its chateau once royal now a poor house. In 16th century Francis I rebuilt it. Ordinance of Villers Cotterets limited legal procedure and mandated use of French in registers and acts.
The Rev J W Smith invites Warren Boy Scouts to a Sunday service at the Presbyterian church. About a dozen leaders met to plan Second Class tests. A tree hike highlighted by 25 native trees near the post office area. Farm labor recruitment canvass set for June 21 and 22 under B G Gregory. First Class tests by George Johnson and John Culbertson via Conewango Valley. National totals show 344000 scouts in the U S with 7600000 boys yet to join. Warren has growth potential.
A domestic dispute is described in a Hartford Courant fragment where a wife reproaches her husband for heartlessness over burnt woodwork and a pie, highlighting a tense kitchen moment. The exchange centers on husband George and a meal incident.
The fertilizer industry cut car needs from about 240,000 to 213,000 through heavier loading, freeing 87,000 freight cars for other urgent wartime needs. The saving depends on dealers and consumers ordering in advance to group and fill carloads.
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